Mormon History
Mormon History questions and answers
Find more information on LDS Mormon Statistics @ The Adherents Religion Website.
Q: Mormon history?
Can you show me archeological and historical proof from non-Mormon sources that prove that the peoples and places named in the Book of Mormon are true?
proof of the bible abounds....from cities......places....people.....events. All documented by historians not christian.
what my point is ......secular scientists have to agree that Jersulem exists........ect....many places mentioned in the bible are proven by science. AND STAND TODAY Science has not proven any discovery to be evidence of the words of the BM. If it went to court it would be thrown out for lack of evidence
pinkadot.......in order to prove your "faith" is right you had to put down Jesus.......WOW
you showed what is more important in your heart. You will get witness from the Holy spirit that the BM is true but not any of those things you listed.
thank you from proving my point so perfectly
A: At one point, Mormons claimed that the Smithsonian Institution used the Book of Mormon as a guide to almost all of the major archeological discoveries in the Western Hemisphere. Queries to the Smithsonian brought this “diplomatic” response: “The Smithsonian Institution has never used the Book of Mormon in any way as a scientific guide. Smithsonian archeologists see no connection between the archeology of the New World and subject matter of the book… We know of no authentic cases of ancient Egyptian or Hebrew writing having been found in the New World.”
Speaking of languages, nowhere in any of the Native American languages do you find any traces of Hebrew or Egyptian roots. In addition, recent DNA testing and other evidence firmly links the Native Americans to Mongolian tribes, not Hebrew.
Then there is the problem of the animals. Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi chapter 18 verse 25 says that the immigrants found cows, oxen, donkeys, horses and goats in the American wilderness. But all of the animals listed were not native to the New World. They were all brought by the Europeans a thousand years after the supposed landing of the Jaredites and Lamanites. What do you think?
Q: What is the architectural history of the Mormon chapel on Manhattan/Country Club Drive in Los Angeles?
What is the architectural history and background of the Mormon chapel located at the intersection of S Manhattan and Country Club Drive in Los Angeles?
A: I don't know
Q: I want the most accurate and original information about the Mormon history- Any ideas on where to get that?
I have recently read strongly contrasting opinions of what the actually events of Joseph Smith's life was.
I realize that both sides have twisted the history to suit their purpose. I want to get as original, and accurate as I can in this modern day.
Do you know of any resourses I might aquire for this?
Note: please do not refer me to an anti-mormon or a strongly mormon site. If you give me a site please give me one that includes Joseph Smith's journal or simmilar for my own pursuit of truth. Thank you.
A: I suggest "Rough Stone Rolling" by Richard Bushman. He is a member, but a scholar. He addresses the story of Joseph Smith in the context of his times. He includes comments from critics, family, believers and skeptics.
Q: When will there be proof of Mormon history before Joseph Smith wrote The Book of Mormon?
Why won't the LDS excavate the Hill of Cumorah- where a major battle supposedly took place? Why hasn't their "great" empire, which existed around 600 a.d. been found (archeologists have found civilizations older)? If you're mormon & asked these questions, what is your response?
Even following Joseph's descriptions & maps, nothing has been found? Even with the Bible, most locations & peoples have left undeniable proof that they existed- writings, tools, etc.
A: Don't look for empirical proof to support religion or you'll loose your faith, if in fact truth has any value to you at all.
Q: How did Joseph Smith and the Mormon church affect American History?
Please help!
A: The Mormon Battalion was a volunteer unit of 500 soldiers, nearly all Mormon men with regular army officers in command and key staff positions along with Mormon company officers. The battalion made a march from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California. The battalion's march and service was instrumental in helping secure new lands in several Western states, especially the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 of much of southern Arizona. The march also opened a southern wagon route to California. Veterans of the battalion played significant roles in America's westward expansion in California, Utah, Arizona and other parts of the West.
In 1870, the Utah Territory had become one of the first polities to grant women the right to vote—a right which the U.S. Congress revoked in 1887 as part of the Edmunds-Tucker Act.
The ship Brooklyn brought Mormon immigrants to San Francisco just as the Gold Rush started. These pioneers participated in building California.
Of course hundreds of towns and cities were established in many Western States and Canada. Trails were blazed to California.
Q: Out of all the figures in Mormon (LDS) history, who would you like to meet if you were able to time-travel?
This can be a former President, Apostle, Rank & File Convert, one of your ancestors, even a non-Mormon who was a critic or even antagonist of the church. It can be a person who didn't follow Brigham Young after the martyrdom of JSJr. For the sake of a DIVERSITY of answers, I request that no one choose "Joseph Smith Jr" as their answer. If he is truly the first figure that comes to mind (as he was for me) think a little harder and find your runner-up. Try to give a brief explanation as to why. I'd like to hear from non-Mormons as well (even staunt critics) just please understand the question. "Which FIGURE in Mormon history would you like to MEET". It isn't "Which DOCTRINE of the LDS Church would you like to BASH".
Thanks.
A: I would like to meet:
Zina Diantha Huntington Jacobs Smith Young (1821 –1901)
Zina married Brigham Young on February 2, 1846
She was a very strong willed woman and she spoke her mind!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zina_D._H._Young
And no I am not Mormon. I like to learn about all Religions!
Blessings!
Q: Mormon History: When was the Colonia Juarez settlement established?
Does anyone know the history of that settlement, how long it lasted? What it's purpose was?
A: The first expedition to Mexico was in 1875.
There were 3,000 polygamist LDS there in 8 colonies within a decade. Laws were passed against polygamy in 1884, but the laws were never enforced. President George Q Cannon instructed Anthony Ivins, the Juarez Stake President, to lie if he met the Mexican president, and say there was no polygamy.
With all the FLDS news, I've heard that the FLDS still have contacts in Mexico.
Q: Anybody know any GOOD books about Mormon History?
I just read "under the banner of heaven" but it is completely one sided and was written with the intent to make the reader believe the religion is ludicris. Does anybody know of any books written by members of the church that tell the history from when joseph had his vision to when the saints reached the salt lake?
A: You want real mormon history go to these websites
http://www.deseretbook.com
http://www.fairlds.org
http://farms.byu.edu
http://www.lds.org
http://www.mormon.org
or check your local library
dewey code 289.3
Bigots aren't popular except with other bigots.
Hope this helps
Skip WalterMartin's, claw with the hawk & Fawn Brodies books.
They are more negative than the other books.
Try Church History written by Joseph Smith's Scribes. 7 volumes
Q: What is that recent movie, marginally about Mormon history (3-6 years ago, not September Dawn or Joseph Smith)?
It was a mainstream movie (trailers played on prime time TV).
Possible plot threads (from my vague memory of a vague trailer)
~power struggle within the church leadership or divisive issue.
~possibly mid-Mormon migration (before they got to Utah)
~polygamy issues (steamy romance hinted in trailer)
The "The Work and the Glory" that I was able to see trailers for was NOT it, though it definitely was similar, but thank you for that hint.
A: Sounds like "The Work and the Glory" series.
Q: mormon history and testimony! prophet parts the waters out of necessity! who was it?
i remember studying this question and i did find it, but i forgot the source. Can anyone find it?
and its NOT moses. Mormon history ! people
hint, its in the church history of the 1800's
A: Moses
Q: Mormon history and testimony! where is the story of the resurrected girl found?
resurrected girl? !!! i heard this story 20 years ago but have never found a source... Anyone know for sure what year in the 1880's it happened
A: sorry, I don't know. It's probably in a church history book.
Q: Is this additional supportive evidence of Book of Mormon history?
While archeological evidence is only “icing on the cake,” the real evidence of the Book of Mormon comes from the confirming impressions received from the Holy Ghost.
This “discovery” is however, interesting support, in my humble opinion.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/2008-06-22-maya-kiuic_N.htm?se=yahoorefer
A: Thanks for the Link. It was a really good read. They seem to be finding all little bits of evidence along the way don;t they. It is good. Yes, I also found it to be interesting. Thanks again!
Q: Why do Christians know so much about Mormon history, and very little about Christian history?
Aside from what's written in the bible.
A: Because most Christians that I have encountered are trying to prove "Mormonism" wrong so they learn whatever they can...most of the time it is inaccurate unfortunately.
Also, I have heard from my Christian father that his church actually passes out anti-Mormon literature. Satan doing some influencing there??? I think so.
Q: Book of Mormon history question?
Nephi was supposed to be the first king of the Nephites (see 2 Nephi 5:18). Who was the second king? The real Israelites knew who their kings were. Where does the Mormon Mosiah fit into all this?
A: Joseph Smith's rush to publish the BoM does leave certain things out - like the complete absence of any Judaic customs or laws, but contains all sorts of paved roads, structures, snakes traveling in herds, etc.
"Real" is not a word you can successfully use in it's proper connotation regarding the Book of Mormon.
Q: what is the name of this song about mormon history.?
i just heard it on a local indie radio station, the only lyrics i remember is that is says, july 24th is pioneer day. A guy sings the song and the tune of it and the vocals remind me alot of Hey there Delilah by Plain White Tees
..
A: It could be Come, Come Ye Saints.
Come, come, ye saints, no toil nor labor fear;
But with joy, wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear,
Grace shall be as your day.
’Tis better far for us to strive
Our useless cares from us to drive;
Do this, and joy your hearts will swell
All is well! All is well!
Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard?
’Tis not so, all is right.
Why should we think to earn a great reward,
If we now shun the fight?
Gird up your loins; fresh courage take;
Our God will never us forsake,
And soon we’ll have this tale to tell,
All is well! All is well!
We’ll find the place which God for us prepared,
In His house full of light,
Where none shall come to hurt or make afraid;
There the saints will shine bright.
We’ll make the air with music ring,
Shout praises to our God and King;
Above the rest these words we’ll tell,
All is well! All is well!
And should we die before our journey’s through,
Happy day! All is well!
We then are free from toil and sorrow, too;
With the just we shall dwell!
But if our lives are spared again
To see the saints their rest obtain,
O how we’ll make this chorus swell,
All is well! All is well!